They don't give a strong taste to the dish, but instead lend depth and act as a stock or water replacement.

It lends depth to a story; it establishes character, motivation.

He combines easy talent with a self-doubt that lends depth instead of weakness.

I like to think that background lends realism and depth to my fiction.

All this was by the way, however, except that it lent background and depth to the smile he gave Howard as he shook hands.

That layering lends his work depth and a mosaic quality.

The onions lend depth of color and concentrated flavor to the soup.

His eyes, deep set, had the faintest trace of green, lending them depth and a certain unspoken mystery.

Rama's voice was a clear tenor with just enough bass to lend it depth.

An adult can bring context to lend depth and character to all this data about regional geography, culture and history.